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Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM EST

This photo provided by the Franklin County Ohio Sheriff shows Jahsen Wint. Police say two Ohio State University football players have been charged with rape and kidnapping. The Columbus Dispatch reports that 21-year-old defensive players Amir I. Riep and Jahsen L. Wint were booked into jail early Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Franklin County Ohio Sheriff via AP)
2 Ohio State football players dismissed amid rape charges

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 12, 2020 06:01 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, works against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Playoff matchups: OU slowdown vs LSU; Clemson keys on Young

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2019 09:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, in Bloomington, Ind. Dobbins has rushed for 425 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 7.1 yards per carry. No. 6 Ohio State knows the games are going to get harder eventually, but so far everything has just seemed, well, so easy. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ohio State picking up steam on the way to Big Ten slate

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 17, 2019 04:40 PM EDT

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Dobbins, Fields help No. 6 Ohio St. knock out Indiana 51-10

By Michael Marot Sep. 14, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, then-Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison watches drills before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Ann Arbor, Mich. New Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who replaced the retiring Urban Meyer, fired Greg Schiano and brought in Greg Mattison as his defensive coordinator. A former NFL coordinator, Mattison lately was the defensive line coach at Michigan, which was among the nation’s defensive leaders.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
'Redemption' is word for revamped Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 09, 2019 10:34 AM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson warms up for the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game between Northwestern and Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Northwestern at Ohio State 12/1/2018

Dec. 01, 2018 07:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks over his playcard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in West Lafayette, Ind. Brohm sees all sorts of challenges in No. 2 Ohio State. Purdue’s coach knows the Buckeyes are big and strong, capable of scoring dozens of points making life miserable for opponents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes still seeking improvement on trip to Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM EDT

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman, left, is brought down by Ohio State defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, bottom, as linebacker Tuf Borland follows the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Some starters returning to banged-up Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 15, 2018 03:00 PM EDT